# South Parking Lot at Brookfield Zoo Chicago > South Parking Lot offers easy access to the zoo with a small staging area and well-maintained, clean grounds. It is smaller and less crowded than other lots but can fill up, leading to parking on grass. Parking fees are higher after a full day spent at the zoo. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/SouthParkingLotAtBrookfieldZooChicago - Address: 8601 Rockefeller Ave, Brookfield, Illinois, United States - Website: https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/visit ## What people say - "I found plenty of parking available." - "The South Parking Lot offers easy access to the Zoo." ## Good to know - The South Parking Lot is often crowded, especially on weekends. - Parking costs increase after a full day at the zoo. - The South Parking Lot offers easy access to the zoo entrance. - Expect a long walk from the North Parking Lot to the entrance. - Parking fees are payable at the entrance or exit. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.